Meet our Judges
John Chesney
Chief Whiskey Officer at Slightly Toasted and Beverage Director at Toasted Hospitality
Alexis Ortega
2026 World Class US Bartender of the Year in the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Derek Brown
Founder, Drink Company & Mindful Drinking Fest | Beverage Consulting and Training | Award-Winning Author | Mindful Drinking Educator
Danny Shapiro
Founding Partner and Beverage Director at Scofflaw Group, Chicago
Michael P. Trow
Director of Bar Operations at RPM Restaurants, Chicago
Charles Steadman
Director of Food & Beverage Experience and Strategic Partnerships at Virgin Voyages
Steven Minor
Corporate Beverage Director at Starwood Hotels
